By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Isaiah Stewart has been dealing with an ankle injury for almost a month. The 6'8" Detroit Pistons center missed some time between the end of December and early January. Since his return in mid-January, Stewart has been battling the injury on and off. But that hasn't slowed Stewart down from playing well for the Pistons. The ex-McQuaid … [Read more...] about NBA Recap: Isaiah Stewart battling through injury for Pistons
College Hoops Recap: Dyaisha Fair becomes member of illustrious 3,000-point club for Syracuse women’s basketball
By KEVIN L. SMITH (*Editor's Note: This is a recap of local former student-athletes competing for NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball programs. If any local players were missed, please send an email to KLSFreelancing@outlook.com) Dyaisha Fair has immortalized herself into a rare club that only a handful of women's basketball players have joined. The Rochester … [Read more...] about College Hoops Recap: Dyaisha Fair becomes member of illustrious 3,000-point club for Syracuse women’s basketball
NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
By KEVIN L. SMITH Rochester native Jalen Pickett has been starring for the Grand Rapid Gold, the NBA G-League affiliate of the Denver Nuggets, during the first couple weeks of the New Year. Pickett recorded a triple-double in the Gold's 116-111 win over the Osceola Magic on Jan. 7. The 6'2" guard tallied 18 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in his effort. In Grand … [Read more...] about NBA G-League Recap: Jalen Pickett starring for Grand Rapids Gold
Game Preview: Bonnies start off conference play against VCU
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball squad is set to kick off Atlantic-10 play against VCU on Wednesday evening. The Bonnies and Rams are scheduled to tip off at 9 p.m. on CBS Sports Network. Bonas capped its non-conference schedule with a tight 62-61 win over Akron at the Legends Showcase this past Saturday in Cleveland, Ohio. Mika-Adams Woods put up … [Read more...] about Game Preview: Bonnies start off conference play against VCU
Flowers, bench aid Bonaventure’s efforts in win over Binghamton
By KEVIN L. SMITH The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team entered the holiday break on a high note following a 90-64 win over Binghamton on Friday. The Bonnies and Bearcats went toe-to-toe in the first half. Despite a tight contest in the opening half, Bonaventure maintained a 41-37 lead at the break. Bonaventure entered the second half with momentum on its side. The … [Read more...] about Flowers, bench aid Bonaventure’s efforts in win over Binghamton